Chicken Cacciatore

Tender, succulent chicken pieces are cooked in this robust tomato sauce in this easy Italian classic poultry dish. Serve alongside Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or on a bed of Soft Polenta along with a sautéed green vegetable such as Broccoli Rabe Or Spinach. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and when referring to Italian cuisine, alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared “hunter-style” with tomatoes, onions, herbs, perhaps sweet peppers, and sometimes wine. Cacciatore is most often made with braised chicken or rabbit. There are many different variations of this dish based upon ingredients available in specific regions. For example, in southern Italy, cacciatore often includes red wine, while in northern Italy white wine may be used.

I make this dish often in my cast iron dutch oven pot and play around with the recipe depending on my mood. My old recipe did not contain olives, but I found I really enjoy the piquancy they provide so I usually include some good quality flavorful olives in my cacciatore now.

Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele 2012

Chicken Cacciatore

Yield:Serves 4

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:1 hr 15 mins

Chicken braised in a zesty tomato sauce goes well with mashed potatoes, soft polenta, or even buttered pasta.

It’s been a very long time since I’ve fixed my old recipe for Chicken Cacciatore, but THIS recipe looks soooo much better mine!! I can’t wait to try yours!!! YUM!!! Thanks for sharing. (And I’ll definitely be adding the olives…not “optional” in my kitchen!! LOL)

Just wanted to say that I made this last night and we LOVED it!!! It was definitely better than my old recipe. This version of Chicken Cacciatore is definitely a “keeper” and I will put this into my rotation of recipes. Thanks again!! (oh…I used kalamata olives and that was such a nice additional layer of flavor!)

This does look absolutely scrumptious. I am an Italian food lover and ever since discovering this website, I have been pleasantly surprised by the extent of effort put towards it and the amount of delicious recipes accessible. Can you please advice me on a non-alcoholic alternative to the white wine? keep up the fantastic work!! Cheers.

I made this for the weekend and we loved it. I did add a few capers, otherwise stayed true to your recipe. It will be one of my go to recipes . I thought it was very easy, but I like to cook.
I’m afraid my recipe box is going to get full because I want to try every one of your recipes. Yours is my favorite blog. Thanks so much